The Netflix star brought up the “very interesting measure of progress” when Stephen Colbert noted they were both from the same state.

“Stephen is the first late-night host from South Carolina, and the bajillionth white guy,” Ansari said to his host, who asked if having the comedian on his show “counted at all” toward having more minorities on TV.

"ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK"This popular Netflix series is based on Piper Kerman's memoir about her time spent in a women's prison. It was celebrated for casting transgender actress Laverne Cox in a major role.